- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancleave, MS
Vancleave Lower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vancleave Lower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280216000964
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vancleave Lower Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vancleave · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vancleave Lower Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vancleave Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vancleave, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216000964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Vancleave Lower Elementary held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 280216000964 · Vancleave, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 15.6:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
Vancleave Lower Elementary held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Vancleave Lower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Martin High
St Martin High School
1,289 students
- St. Martin Mid
St. Martin Middle School
946 students
- East Central H
East Central High School
777 students
- Vancleave High
Vancleave High School
737 students
- St Martin East
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- This school
Vancleave Lower Elementary
686 students
What this shows Vancleave Lower Elementary reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vancleave Lower Elementary compares
Vancleave Lower Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 34% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Vancleave Lower Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Co School Dist reports $10,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vancleave Lower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vancleave Lower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Vancleave
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vancleave Lower Elementary
How many students attend Vancleave Lower Elementary?
Vancleave Lower Elementary has 686 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancleave, MS. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Lower Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vancleave Lower Elementary?
53.4% of students at Vancleave Lower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vancleave Lower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vancleave Lower Elementary is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Vancleave, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vancleave Lower Elementary?
Vancleave Lower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vancleave Lower Elementary rank among public schools in Vancleave?
By Resource Investment Index, Vancleave Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vancleave, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides Vancleave Lower Elementary, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students), St. Martin Middle School (946 students), and East Central High School (777 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.